Hotel at a Glance: Omni Richmond Hotel

Along the gas-lamp-lined streets of Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip district, you’ll find the Omni Richmond Hotel, an outpost of southern hospitality along the city’s James River. Featuring views of this rushing waterway or the skyline of the city itself, the hotel’s guest rooms also boast distractions including a minibar and sleek HDTV.

• Take a dip in the heated indoor pool, or kick back on the outdoor sun deck.
• Stay active with complimentary access to the James Center YMCA, which is home to everything from cardio and weight equipment to a steam room and dry sauna.
• Eat well: The hotel includes three dining options, including Mediterranean-inspired dinners at Trevi’s Grille, cocktails and appetizers at Trevi’s Lounge, and on-the-go snacks and drinks at Trevi’s Market. There’s also a Starbucks.
• Notable awards: This hotel received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2016.

Richmond, Virginia: Historical Civil War City with Classic Architecture and Natural Beauty

Richmond is the capital of Virginia, but during the Civil War it also served as the capital of the short-lived Confederate States of America. A walk down Broad Street from Linden Row brings visitors to The American Civil War Museum, a modern gallery that recounts the period’s history and displays military artifacts such as Stonewall Jackson’s forage cap and Robert E. Lee’s field tent. 

Eight miles north of the hotel, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden encompasses more than a dozen themed gardens on 40 meticulously cultivated acres. In the Healing Garden, medicinal plants and a granite mortar-and-pestle installation celebrate the restorative properties of botanicals. The Sunken Garden harks back to ancient Roman landscaping methods with a reflecting pool and sprawling beds of pastel blooms.

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